Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs

This title has won the Book of the Year Award 2009 from the American Journal of Nursing."The Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs", now in its 18th edition, has become a standard reference for thousands of psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and indeed virtually all categories of mental health professionals. This book is a must for everyone who needs an up-to-date, easy-to-use, comprehensive summary of all the most relevant information about psychotropic drugs. It features easy-to-read comparison charts with details of treatment options including available dosing forms and strengths. It offers clear advice regarding medication options and precautions. Potential interactions and side effects are summarized in comparison charts. Special precautions to consider when treating children and adolescents, pregnant patients, or the elderly are presented. It contains clearly written patient information sheets. Already widely regarded as the best practical guide on the market, the "Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs" now comes with an improved layout using color coding and readily recognizable icons for even more intuitive and user-friendly navigation. The book also offers general information on medications, availability, and indications; covers drug action, dosing, pharmacokinetics, and related areas; contains warnings and precautions; and offers patient-related information, such as considerations for special populations, nursing implications, and patient advice.